BRICS Labour and Employment Ministers and Heads of Delegation, accompanied by Union Minister of State for Labour & Employment and Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises Shobha Karandlaje, visited the Bosch Global Software Technologies campus and the CII Green Business Centre (CII-GBC) in Hyderabad on July 16, 2026. The visit was part of the 12th BRICS Labour and Employment Ministers' Meeting organized in Hyderabad under India's BRICS Presidency, designed to showcase India's leadership in digital innovation, artificial intelligence, Global Capability Centres, future-ready skilling, and sustainable industrial development.
At Bosch Global Software Technologies, the delegation interacted with senior industry leaders from Bosch, CII, and Global Capability Centres representing healthcare, automotive, and manufacturing sectors. The discussions focused on how GCCs are driving innovation, research and development, product engineering, AI-enabled solutions, and global business transformation. Specific emphasis was placed on strengthening industry-academia collaboration, promoting women's leadership, leveraging AI to transform workplaces, and building an inclusive, future-ready workforce.
The delegation was informed about India's rapidly expanding GCC ecosystem, which comprises over 2,100 Global Capability Centres employing more than 2.36 million professionals. Hyderabad was highlighted as a leading innovation hub with nearly 400 GCCs, reinforcing India's position as a preferred global destination for technology, engineering, and digital transformation.
At the CII Green Business Centre, the Ministers were briefed on India's efforts to promote green buildings, resource efficiency, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices, and sustainable industrial development. The Centre of Excellence was described as playing a pioneering role in enabling Indian industry to adopt environmentally responsible business practices while enhancing competitiveness, resilience, and quality employment.
As part of the program, the BRICS Ministers participated in a ceremonial sapling plantation at the CII Green Business Centre, reaffirming the collective commitment of BRICS countries toward environmental sustainability and a greener future. The visit provided the delegations with an opportunity to witness India's vibrant innovation ecosystem, highly skilled workforce, and strong commitment to sustainable development under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.